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Crime in Bowthorpe

Bowthorpe had 165 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 16 Norwich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Norwich area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

NR5, Norwich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowthorpe

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72.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 16Norwich rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 61 Apr 66 May 60 Jun 51 Jul 54 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowthorpe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7244%
anti-social behaviour2515%
theft148%
shoplifting148%
criminal damage95%
public order95%
vehicle crime64%
burglary64%

Bowthorpe against Norwich

TypeBowthorpe per 1,000Middle Norwich areaChange
Violence31.745.7▼ 9%
Burglary2.61.8–
Vehicle crime2.63.3–
Anti-social behaviour1116▼ 19%
Theft and robbery79.4▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colney277.1▲ 21%
North Earlham101▲ 2%
West Earlham84.5▲ 8%
Bowthorpe72.6▼ 12%
Costessey69.5▲ 12%
Earlham54.4▼ 33%
Bawburgh18.20%
See every Norwich area ranked on the crime in Norwich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bowthorpe a safe area?

Bowthorpe had about 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 16 Norwich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bowthorpe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (25) and theft (14).